Annual Conference Special Offering for

Africa University Scholarships

The Annual Conference special offering will be used to establish an endowed scholarship for Africa University.  All degree programs will be eligible for consideration. Our goal is $120,000.00. Click here for donation information.

Annual Conference Mission Donations &

Buckets of Blessings

The West Ohio Conference will be collecting donations for Midwest Mission during Annual Conference. This year in honor of Bishop Palmer's Retirement we will shower him with the "Bucket of Blessings" Challenge, and see which District can contribute the most buckets of cleaning supplies. More details and instructions can be found here.

Home Care Kits, Personal Dignity Kits, and other items will be accepted.

Donations will be accepted all day Thursday and on Friday morning. There will be drive-through drop off area across from the Capital Center. For a complete list of items and details click here.

Annual Conference Mission Opportunities

Clergy and Lay Members of the Annual Conference are invited to participate in various mission opportunities in the Central Ohio area before the start of Annual Conference, on Wednesday afternoon May 29, 2024.

Come participate and learn about a new ministry! All mission opportunities take place on Wednesday afternoon, and will be finished in time for you to have dinner before Annual Conference opens at 7:00 pm.

Click on the links below for more information and to register. Registration closes May 23, 2024 or when full.

Urban Farm Church - located in north central Columbus

The Charitable Pharmacy - located in downtown Columbus

The Church for All People Free Store - located in downtown Columbus

The Church for All People Market FIRST AFTERNOON SHIFT - located in downtown Columbus

The Church for All People Market SECOND AFTERNOON SHIFT - located in downtown Columbus

Lewis Center UMC's 'Amina's Dream' sewing ministry - located in Lewis Center, north of Columbus